We provide a truly personalised education. Our small class sizes enable teachers to know each pupil well and monitor their progress closely. We combine a strong academic foundation with hands-on learning experiences such as Farm School, residential trips, and dramatic productions. Unlike many schools, we enhance the core curriculum with specialist teaching in areas like Science, Technology, and PSHE from an early age. This approach offers pupils a broader, deeper education and equips them with the skills and confidence needed for the future.

To apply to Prep, either complete the online form on our website, call us on 01452 764248, or submit the admission form available on this site.

For safeguarding and to avoid disruption, we kindly ask that visits to Prep classes during the school day are arranged in advance rather than made without an appointment.

The standard admissions process usually involves an initial contact from the parents, followed by an arrangement for a visit and look around the school. Sometimes, a taster session for the student may be arranged before joining.

In 2025, we extended our enrolment to cover ages 5-11. These students are accommodated within three classes, each averaging seven students.

We welcome students at any point during the school year. Our flexible curriculum and small group sizes allow for smooth integration.

As an independent school, we have the freedom to manage admissions in the best interests of both the school and its students. Our priority is ensuring that every new pupil is happy and able to integrate into our community. If we believe this may not be the case, we will inform you. This is rare, but honesty at the application stage is in everyone’s best interest.

We do not select students on academic grounds and there are no entrance examinations. Where appropriate, a student’s place may be conditional on the family’s agreement to fund any required learning support. We encourage diagnostic testing so that our personalised learning decisions are informed by clear evidence.

Absolutely, we encourage all new entrants to visit us prior to joining. Some students may also need the opportunity for a taster day, while others do not.

Historically we have arranged Open Days but our focus on a personalised learning journey is logically best begun with a private viewing of the school.

Our policy on class size ensures that classes will always remain at 12 or below to optimise our active pedagogy and personalised focus.

We are a fees-funded school, and our fees remain highly competitive, enabling us to enrol a diverse range of families. We rarely offer scholarships, as we prefer to distribute subsidies across all potential school members rather than reward only academically or sportingly able students.

The extra and co-curricular programme at Park House Prep is impressive. It ensures that all students participate in various activities, including martial arts, digital literacy (including coding and AI), garden design, cooking, and science master classes.

Contact the admissions office through email office@iveuk.com or by calling 01452 764248